Jake Thomas is another local product that Mississippi State brought in for an official visit this past weekend.

The Columbus three-star offensive tackle has made the 30-minute drive to the Bulldogs campus countless times so the visit was more about building a relationship with his future teammates.

"It was great," Thomas said. "I had a lot of fun with a bunch of guys that I'll be playing with next year. We did a ton of eating and looking around. We mostly got to hang out with the players and see what they are like since we're going to be with them for the next few years."